Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, is a joyful annual celebration at the advent of spring with cultural and religious significance.. Typically observed in March in India, Nepal, other South Asian countries and across the diaspora, the festival celebrates love and signifies a time of rebirth and rejuvenation — a time to embrace the positive and let go of negative energy. Millions of Indians celebrated Monday the Hindu Holi festival, dancing to festive music, exchanging food and drink and smearing each other with red, green, blue and pink powder, turning the air into a joyful kaleidoscope of color. Holi is based on the Hindu legend of Holika, a female demon, who tries to kill her nephew Prahlad because he worships the Hindu god Vishnu. But Prahlad miraculously survives the burning fire even Richmond Hill, Queens celebrates 35th annual Holi festival 02:02. New Delhi — Millions of Indians in parts of the country's north and central regions celebrated the Hindu festival of Holi on Monday. Holi is more than just a festival of colours—it is a celebration of life, love, and new beginnings. The festival teaches people to embrace unity and togetherness, let go of negativity, and Festivals News: Holi, the vibrant Hindu festival celebrated with colors, joy, and unity, marks the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring. Celebrated on Festivals News: Holi promotes cultural unity, psychological, and physical benefits, blending ancient traditions with regional variations. Celebrations in North India Shaz (left) feels Holi is "a special time" of the year because it lets people from all backgrounds celebrate Clouds of coloured powder and crowds of smiling people - the Hindu festival of Holi is Holi 2025: Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated across India with various traditions and names. From bonfires in North India to artistic celebrations in the East, and musical festivities in Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu, each region brings its unique touch. Delicious sweets like Gujiya and festive drinks like Thandai enhance the celebrations. A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA in Bihar sparked controversy on Monday (March 10, 2025), when he “appealed” to Muslims to “stay indoors” on the occasion of Holi, if they have any issues with Holi 2025 Date in India, Rangwali Holi, Dhulandi 2025 Date Kab Hai in India: According to Drik Panchang, Holika Dahan will be observed on Thursday evening, March 13, 2025, followed by the colourful celebration taking place on Friday, March 14, 2025. Scheduled to start in the evening, the walk will begin at the Golfa Devi temple and take people through the bylanes of the Worli Koliwada. “While most of the country celebrates the festival on New Delhi: Holi is just a few days away, and people couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this vibrant festival! Offices across the country will be embracing the spirit of Holi and organising festive celebrations for their employees. Holi presents the perfect opportunity for workplaces to bring the infectious joy of the festival into the office. Holi, Holika Dahan 2025 Date (होली, होलिका दहन की तारीख और मुहूर्त): होली का त्योहार चैत्र कृष्ण पक्ष की प्रतिपदा तिथि को मनाया जाता है तो वहीं होलिका दहन का त्योहार Hans News Service | 11 March 2025 11:55 AM IST . SHARE. x. 38 Holi 2025 Wishes, Greetings, Captions & Messages: Celebrate the Festival of Colours 25.May the festival of Holi bless you with Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant Hindu celebration that marks spring’s arrival, the triumph of good over evil, and the love between Radha and Krishna. The iconic festival of Holi commenced with fervor in Braj and Kashi, coinciding with Rangbhari Ekadashi. Celebrations featured elaborate rituals, colorful processions, and traditional temple ceremonies, drawing thousands of devotees. Authorities ensured safety amid massive gatherings, while participants reveled in spiritual devotion and communal joy. But few are as eagerly awaited as Holi, the Festival of Colors. This joyous Hindu holiday marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Its date changes annually, as it follows the lunar calendar. In 2025, Holi will fall on March 14. Unlike the Holi-inspired "color runs," participants do not race before the celebrations. 2 of 16 | . People celebrate Holi, the festival of colors on a street in Guwahati, India, Wednesday, March 8, 2023.Millions of Indians on Wednesday celebrated the ''Holi” festival, dancing to the beat of drums and smearing each other with green, yellow and red colors and exchanging sweets in homes, parks and streets. This resource will introduce students to an aspect of Indian culture: the festival of Holi, when participants throw brightly coloured powders and water to welcome the arrival of spring. Pupils will watch a video, listen to a short extract of a podcast and read an article to help them find out how Indians celebrate this festival, which falls on
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